If all climatic controls except latitude were held constant, which of these cities would be warmest?
A)Wasilla, Alaska at about 61° north latitude
B)Cape Town, South Africa at about 34° south latitude
C)Paris, France at about 49° north latitude
D)Singapore at about 2° north latitude
E)Punta Arenas, Chile at about 53° south latitude

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Latitude is the most important factor in determining temperature. As Singapore is closest to the equator at 2° north latitude, it would experience the highest average temperatures if all other factors were held constant.

If All Climatic Controls Except Latitude Were Held Constant, Which